Cards Get Chris Grossman from Sioux City

Ewttexas · 12-07-2006, 05:37 PM

All I know is that he's a catcher. I'll see what I can find out later.

BleacherBum593 · 12-07-2006, 05:46 PM

Here's a press release from the Sioux City Explorers:

Grossman headed to World Series champions
12/07/06 - American Association (AA) Sioux City Explorers

ORLANDO, FL - The Sioux City Explorers announced today that at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, FL, the World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contract of Explorers catcher Chris Grossman. Grossman will report to spring training with the Cardinals in Jupiter, FL and is expected to land with either the Cardinals Double A affiliate in Springfield, MO or their High A affiliate in Palm Beach, FL.

Explorers President John Roost comments, "Chris has been a first class individual on and off the field in his two seasons with the organization and is very deserving of this opportunity. We wish him great success with the Cardinals Organization."

The 25-year-old California native finished his second season with the X's in 2006. Over the past two seasons, Chris has posted a combined .309 batting average over 181 games with 46 doubles, 2 triples, 17 homeruns and 104 RBI's. Defensively, Grossman caught 26 games in 2005 as the team's backup and 82 games in 2006 as the team's primary catcher while serving as the designated hitter in the remainder of the games.

"Chris has put up some great numbers for the X's the past two seasons and it is great to see he is being rewarded by the Cardinals for his accomplishments" stated Explorers Manager Ed Nottle.

Chris played collegiate baseball for the University of California where after his junior season was one of 10 semifinalists for the Johnny Bench Award as one of the nation's top collegiate catchers. During his junior year, Grossman led the Bears in hits (72), multiple hit games (15), doubles (16), and total bases (112). He also had a career best 11 game-hitting streak.

"We are extremely excited to have Chris join our organization," comments Cardinals Director of Minor League Operations John Vuch. "Chris has done an excellent job with Sioux City the past two seasons and we look for him to have a great future with the Cardinals."

ibby001 · 12-08-2006, 08:27 AM

You can never have enough catchers in the minors. Somebody's got to do it!

12-07-2006, 05:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ewttexas Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 720	Cards Get Chris Grossman from Sioux City All I know is that he's a catcher. I'll see what I can find out later.

12-07-2006, 05:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
BleacherBum593 Moderator Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St Louis (LF Bleachers) Posts: 1,903	Here's a press release from the Sioux City Explorers: Grossman headed to World Series champions 12/07/06 - American Association (AA) Sioux City Explorers ORLANDO, FL - The Sioux City Explorers announced today that at the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in Orlando, FL, the World Series Champion St. Louis Cardinals purchased the contract of Explorers catcher Chris Grossman. Grossman will report to spring training with the Cardinals in Jupiter, FL and is expected to land with either the Cardinals Double A affiliate in Springfield, MO or their High A affiliate in Palm Beach, FL. Explorers President John Roost comments, "Chris has been a first class individual on and off the field in his two seasons with the organization and is very deserving of this opportunity. We wish him great success with the Cardinals Organization." The 25-year-old California native finished his second season with the X's in 2006. Over the past two seasons, Chris has posted a combined .309 batting average over 181 games with 46 doubles, 2 triples, 17 homeruns and 104 RBI's. Defensively, Grossman caught 26 games in 2005 as the team's backup and 82 games in 2006 as the team's primary catcher while serving as the designated hitter in the remainder of the games. "Chris has put up some great numbers for the X's the past two seasons and it is great to see he is being rewarded by the Cardinals for his accomplishments" stated Explorers Manager Ed Nottle. Chris played collegiate baseball for the University of California where after his junior season was one of 10 semifinalists for the Johnny Bench Award as one of the nation's top collegiate catchers. During his junior year, Grossman led the Bears in hits (72), multiple hit games (15), doubles (16), and total bases (112). He also had a career best 11 game-hitting streak. "We are extremely excited to have Chris join our organization," comments Cardinals Director of Minor League Operations John Vuch. "Chris has done an excellent job with Sioux City the past two seasons and we look for him to have a great future with the Cardinals."

12-08-2006, 08:27 AM	#3 (permalink)
ibby001 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 60	You can never have enough catchers in the minors. Somebody's got to do it!